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Suomi-Israel Yhdistysten Liitto ry (The Federation of Finland-Israel Associations)
National Network
Finland
Address
co/ Polttolinja 17 B 10 40520 Jyväskylä FinlandCountry
FinlandCity
JyväskyläStreet address 2
co/ Polttolinja 17 B 10Mobile Phone
+358 400 755 661Telephone
+358 400 755 661E-Mail (2)
risto@truman.fiWebsite
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1954Contact Person1
Mr. Risto HuvilaJob Title 1
Chairman of the BoardContact Person 2
Ariel RusilaJob Title 2
Member of boardOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
International/Cultural relationsGeneral Information
The Federation of Finland-Israel Associations with its 12 chapters around Finland is the largest traditional Israel-friendship association in Finland. The Federation is politically non-partisan and non-religious. Sources of funding: membership fees, in addition occasionally donations for projectsMission and Objectives
Since its inception in 1954, the Federation has dedicated to promoting Israel and her society including culture, education, tourism, science & technology, business, religion etc.Main Projects / Activities
The federation publishes a quarterly magazine ”Jedidut” (friendship). Ex: https://suomi-israel.fi/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/jedidut-2020-03.pdf K.-A. Fagerholm Award: In 2018 the Federation founded the K.-A. Fagerholm Award, according to the founder and first chairman (1954-1976) of the Finland-Israel Association, Karl-August Fagerholm. Mr. Fagerholm was one of the leading social-democratic politicians in 1930-1966, and served three times as Finland’s prime minister and as the Speaker of the Parliament for 16 years. Our 12 chapters are organizing local events, lectures etc.How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
We have regular contacts to organisations and individuals in Israel so our network can be useful also for ALFWhy do you want to join the ALF Network?
We are interested about support for our own projects and events.